# Sanctions

This year

2023

# Sanctions

EU agrees tenth package of Russian sanctions on first anniversary of invasion

Poland had slowed down agreement on the latest sanctions because Warsaw had viewed them as ‘too soft’.

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Feb 24th 2023, 10:24 PM

# Sanctions

Wexford club hit with 48-week player bans after Parnell Park brawl

The club will also be banned from Leinster competition the next time they qualify.

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Jan 11th 2023, 10:20 AM

Last year

2022

# blacklisting

EU agrees fresh sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war

Approval of the package was held up by coastal countries including Belgium and the Netherlands

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Dec 15th 2022, 10:51 PM

# Test Yourself

Quiz: Do you know these famous bans?

Put yourself to the test with our quiz.

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Nov 19th 2022, 10:00 PM

# Sanctions

Politicians confirm they're on Russia's travel ban list as Taoiseach calls move 'classic diversion'

Minister Simon Coveney said the sanctions were “an attempt to unsettle Ireland and our political system”.

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Nov 18th 2022, 2:40 PM

# not Russian over

Government reiterates support for Ukraine despite Russian entry ban

TDs also issued new calls for the Russian Ambassador, Yuri Filatov, to be expelled.

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Nov 16th 2022, 5:08 PM

# Sanctions

Russia bans Taoiseach, Tánaiste and 50 other Irish representatives from entering the country

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued an entry ban on three ministers and dozens of members of the Oireachtas

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Nov 16th 2022, 12:54 PM

# Mahsa Amini

Iran vows 'immediate' response to new EU sanctions following Mahsa Amini's death

EU foreign ministers met today to adopt sanctions on Iran, including on the morality police in whose custody Amini died.

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Oct 17th 2022, 1:52 PM

# Sanctions

EU imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over annexation of four Ukrainian regions

It is the eighth package of sanctions the EU has adopted against Russia since the invasion of Ukraine in February.

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Oct 6th 2022, 5:13 PM

# Sanctions

Russia bans Ben Stiller, Sean Penn from country for their Ukraine support

The actors are banned from entering Russia “on a permanent basis”, the Russian foreign ministry said.

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Sep 6th 2022, 3:31 PM

# Sanctions

Russia retaliates against western media after EU court upholds ban on RT

The court found RT broadcast pro-war propaganda.

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Jul 27th 2022, 3:07 PM

# Ukraine

EU's foreign affairs chief says Europe must not tire in battle against Russia

The EU’s representative for Foreign Affairs said that standing up to Putin was a “test of our resilience”.

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Jul 18th 2022, 5:38 PM

# Ukraine

EU mulls sanctions as Russia accused of shelling from nuclear plant

More Russian figures could be placed on the EU’s blacklist.

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Jul 17th 2022, 7:43 AM

# gaspolitik

Germany raises gas alert level after Russia cuts supply

Russia has denied that the decrease in supply was a political move.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 4:59 PM

# Moscow

Russia sanctions dozens of UK journalists and media figures

The list names BBC director-general Tim Davie and The Times’ editor John Witherow.

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Jun 14th 2022, 6:29 PM

# Sanctions

Sanctioned Russian oligarch’s megayacht hides in a UAE creek

The 387ft Motor Yacht A’s presence in a Ras al-Khaimah creek shows the UAE’s neutrality during Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Jun 1st 2022, 11:26 AM

# Fuel Prices

Taoiseach warns of ‘rocky’ times ahead after EU bans most Russian oil and gas

Micheál Martin said it will be “challenging” for consumers as the EU weans itself off Russian fossil fuels.

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May 31st 2022, 12:26 PM

# Sanctions

Explainer: What will the EU agreement to ban Russian oil mean for member states?

The move will cut around 90% of oil imports from Russia to the EU.

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May 31st 2022, 10:13 AM

# Brussels

EU agrees ban on more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports

The EU has already slapped five rounds of sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.

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May 30th 2022, 11:06 PM

# Sanctions

Russian airlines hit with new sanctions as UK targets Putin’s economy

The move will prevent three Russian airlines from selling off landing slots at UK airports.

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May 19th 2022, 12:27 PM

# Putin

Putin’s ex-wife and family members targeted in latest UK sanctions

The UK’s Foreign Secretary said she was taking aim at the ‘shady network propping up’ the Russian president’s luxury lifestyle.

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May 13th 2022, 1:09 PM

# Bryan MacDonald

Irish journalist named in new UK sanctions package over role in Russian media

The latest British sanctions target journalists, politicians, media companies and others.

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May 4th 2022, 5:10 PM

# European Union

EU leader outlines plan for Russian oil ban in new set of sanctions

Minister Eamon Ryan said that the proposed embargo would likely impact Ireland the least among other EU countries.

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May 4th 2022, 1:02 PM

# Sanctions

Fears raised that Abramovich could jeopardise Chelsea sale

The billionaire could insist on his £1.5billion loan being repaid.

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May 3rd 2022, 10:29 PM

# EU Sanctions

Russian ships will be banned from Irish ports from Saturday

There are a range of exceptions including for humanitarian purposes and the transport of various fossil fuels.

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Apr 11th 2022, 8:57 PM

# Brussels

Consensus proving difficult as EU discusses fresh sanctions on Russia

Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said banning Russian oil was “very difficult for some member states”.

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Apr 11th 2022, 7:32 PM

# Sanctions

EU to discuss sixth round of sanctions on Russia

The fifth round of sanctions, imposed since Friday, include a ban on Russian coal imports into the EU.

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Apr 10th 2022, 5:30 PM

# new sanctions

New sanctions placed on Russia by US and UK ahead of UN Human Rights Council vote

Taoiseach Micheál Martin called for the “toughest sanctions” to be placed on Russia by the EU.

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Apr 6th 2022, 8:48 PM

# Ukraine

EU looking to add two of Putin's daughters to sanctions blacklist

The US has announced it is to sanction Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova.

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Apr 6th 2022, 5:29 PM

# Ukraine

People Before Profit TDs didn't clap Zelenskyy's speech in protest over sanctions

“We can’t applaud calls for more sanctions which are hurting ordinary Russians and only bolstering the Putin regime at home.”

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Apr 6th 2022, 5:08 PM

# Ukraine

MEP Clare Daly criticises EU sanctions on Russia in European Parliament speech

Daly has previously voted against a resolution to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Apr 6th 2022, 2:22 PM

# Invasion

US and EU preparing more sanctions on Russia after Bucha killings

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy likened Russia’s actions to Nazi atrocities yesterday.

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Apr 6th 2022, 7:05 AM

# oligarchs

Superyacht worth over €100 million and owned by oligarch with close ties to Putin seized by US

The Tango is a 254-foot vessel carrying a Cook Islands flag, a Civil Guard source said.

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Apr 4th 2022, 8:34 PM

# Weapons

US seeks tighter UN sanctions after North Korea missile test

North Korea appeared to test-fire its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile to date this week.

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Mar 26th 2022, 7:43 AM

# Sanctions

Football Australia fine Socceroos coach over dog-walking Covid-19 breach

Graham Arnold has apologised for his ‘error of judgement’.

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Mar 21st 2022, 4:31 PM

# Russia

EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Officials said the oligarch had “privileged access” to Vladimir Putin, and this connection “helped him maintain his considerable wealth”.

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Mar 15th 2022, 6:35 PM

# Sanctions

EU to target Roman Abramovich in fourth package of sanctions against Russia

Those included on the list could see their assets in the EU seized and entry into the bloc refused.

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Mar 14th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Sanctions

Abramovich disqualified as Chelsea director by Premier League

It comes following sanctions by the British government against the Russian billionaire.

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Mar 12th 2022, 1:31 PM

# Sanctions

Government rules out turning away Russian oil from Dublin Port

The tanker is landing in Dublin Port today.

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Mar 12th 2022, 12:10 PM

# long shot

No vodka, no diamonds, no luxury goods: US and EU impose sanctions on Russian imports and exports

“Putin must pay the price,” US President Joe Biden said today.

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Mar 11th 2022, 6:23 PM